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The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Eclectic and DruIdic Medical
Schools te be Investigated
r Committee Having Power to
Send for Persons and Papers.
Rumor of an investigation of other
Matters.
a Prospect of Lively Times for the
Lawmakers.
The Committee at Work Investiga-
ting the Cattle Disease at orono,
Failure of the Movement to Tax
Property OF Educational Insti-
tutes.
a Prospect of Lively Times for the
Lawmakers.
The Committee at Work Investisa-
ting the Cattle Disease at orono,

AUGUSTA, Feb. H.
The Legislature is starting in earnest to
investigate the operations of "Dr." York
and the Druidic University of America,
which is now operating in Lewiston. This
afternoon Mr.. Noble of Lewiston, presented
and the House adopted the following order:
Ordered that joint special committee Of
five on the part of the House and such as the
Senate may Join be directed to enquire into
the expediency Of repeating the charters Of
the Maine branch of the Druidic University
and the Maine Eclectic Medical College and
to have power to send for persons and pa
pers, compel the attendance of witnesses and
employ stenographer."
Speaker Littlefeld has selected the follow
ing gentlemen to represent the House in this
committee: Noble, of Lewiston Wakefield,
of Bath; Pattangall, of Pembroke; Lufkin,
OF Orington; Carson of New Sharon.
This will be an excellent committee, one
that will push the matter. Mr.. Carson is
himself, physician. 1t will be observed
that the order includes also, the Maine Ec-
lectic College which the Legislature feels
has been connected with York and the
Druidic University too closely for an institu-
tion that pretends to be all right. There
have been some rumors that an investiga-
tion is to be ordered into the conduct of the
State Prison inspectors. So far this is only
rumor, no one brings forward any charges,
except that there are hints that one of the
inspectors has been too energetic in selling
prison carriages for an an officer who is paid
by the State, and that another has made too
superficial inspection of certain jails. But
Inspectors Bean and Porter, who are here
say they court the fullest investigation of
their whole official conduct and that they
can say the same for their associate. Mr..
osgood. They not only say this, but declare
tnat II there seems to be any substance to the
rumor now afioat they shall demand an in
yestigation. There is also rumor that to-
morrow an order will be introduced in the
Senate, directing an examination into the
accounts of the officers of the State College,
but if there is anything of the sort afioat the
senator having it in charge is keeping his
own counsel
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
Taxation of Property of Educational
Institutes.


The movement for taxation of certain
properties of religious, educational and
charitable institutions failed completely be-
fore the legal affairs committee tonight.
There were two strong petitions before the
committee, one from Lewiston and the other
from Pennington, but not soul appeared to
urge the measure. Had it not been for Repre-
sentative Noble, who put in a few words for
the petitioners, their side would not have
been represented at all, On the other side
Bates College made the fight, Col. Drew and
Professor Stanton appearing for her. Colby
and Bowdoin had no representatives. as their
property is so invested that they have little
that would be reached by the proposed law
Bates College, however, has considerable
property in Lewiston and is to have consid-
erable in Pennington although the college
announces its intention of disposing of this
Pennington property; and were such law
passed the tax on Bates would seriously
cripple the institution. The remonstrants
dwelt on the usefulness of Bates college to
the State and its usefulness and profit to the
city OF Lewiston. Representative Cloutier
also demonstrated in behalf of the parochial
schools at Lewiston. Mr.. Looney, of the
committee, received a letter from Judge
Nathan Webb of Portland, who energetical-
ly protested against the proposed legislation
Judge Webb called attention to the effect it
would have on certain worthy charities of
Portland, like the Widows Wood Society,
the Samaritan Association, etc.
Uniform Text Books In the Schools.
The committee on education have done a
very queer thing for so intelligent body of
men. They have reported bill favorably
which most Of tbem regard unfavorably. 1t
is Mr.. Bishops bill to establish State
Board of Education. Mr.. Bishop has worked
on the bill all the session and it is now fair
| ly before the House. 1t provides for State
Board of four members, appointed by the
Governor, with the State Superintendent of
| Schools as an er-ottcio member and Secre-
tary. The members of the board would
| serve four years each, one being appointed
| every year. 1t would be the duty of this
| board to direct the general course of in
| struction, and to select a uniform system of
| text books to be used in the common schools
| of the State" The bill provides that the
| text books thus selected shall not be changed
| for five years When the Board of Educa-
| tion has made a selection of text books
''they may" says the bill, contract with the
publishers, for the purchase and delivery
| thereon to towns" The law would have the
| price of each book printed on the title page,
and s'any person or persons charging more
| for school-text book than the price printed
thereon, shall be punished by fine not ex-
ceeding $780,
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
Citizens,
Discharged from jail,

BANGOR, Feb. 14.-Hon. j. S. Wheel
wright was to-day elected president Of the
Kenduskeag National Bank, vice William b.
Hayford deceased.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
Legislative Hearing.

February 10.
An act TO amend charter Of International Rail-
way Company of Maine.
An act to Incorporate the Rumford Falls and
Rangely Lakes r. r. Company.
February 23.
An act additional TO the York Harbor and Beach
r. II. Company.
An act authorizing construction of railaoad
over tide waters in towns of York and Wells.
An act TO incorporate railroad from the town Of
Skowhegan TO the town of Norridgewock.
feDFSntd JAS. +. HAWKES., Sec.
NOTICE is hereby given that public hearing
~ upon petition for better protection to legi-
innate traders, will he given before the Judiciary
Committee, Feb. 10th, at O'Clock p. IN.
ANDREW p. WISWELL,
feb11dtd See. Judiciary Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15

Mean daily bar. 80. .628 Maximum ther....2l.2
Mean daily ther.. IA Minimum ther....-2.5
Mean daily DIV pt-6.2 Max. vel wind... 12 SW
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT
tFeb IA, 1887, 1000 P. NJ
af n etationc - s
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
Bangor & Piscataquls RaIIroa
Fire at North Berwlck.

BERWICK, Feb. 14.-The farm buildings of
William and Joseph Hall. at North Berwick
were destroyed by fire yesterday Loss $4,-
900; insurance $250O. The fire was incen-
diary. Several head Of cattle were burned
Proposed Scheme of Enterprising
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-15
The Austrian Mission.
Col. Jameson Resigns,

Col. John Jameson, general superinten-
dent of the railway mail service, has resign
ed. Thos. e. Nash, chief clerk of the Post
Office Department, will succeed him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
The John p. Lowell Arms Co.

1t is of the utmost importance that parties who
are ia want of a good Gun, Rifle or Revolver, or,
in fact, anything in the sporting goods line,
should patronlZe reliable dealer in these goods,
whose reputation for honestly dealing with their
patrons is established.
Such is the reputation that has been enjoyed
by the John 2. Lowell Arms Co., of Boston, Mass,
for the last forty years. 1t is pleasure to
purchase goods from this wellknown firm for
the purchaser is assured that when he receives
his goods that they will be found to be exactly
as represented in their extensive catalogues,
which they issue for the convenience Of custom
ers who reside at distance, and who cannot pay
them visit to make a personal selection.
The John p. Lowell Arms Co., extensive man.
ufacture1S of Guns RevolverS, Roller Skates, Po-
lice Goods, Air Rifles, etc. ETC., which explains
why their prices much lower than those OF
their competitors. who have to depend on other
manufacturers for their goods
Special attention is called to an advertisement
in columns of Colt Repeating Rifle,
which the Lowell Arms Company offering for
S1.00. This, as they state is the greatest bargain
we have ever seen in this line. Being manufac-
tured by the celebrated Colt Revolver concern of
Hartford, Conn.,, is sufficient guarantee that the
Rife is exactly what is claimed for it,
No one who is interested in sporting goods of
any description should fail to secure O copy of
the catalogue issued by this firm. 1t consists of
100 pages, and is mailed free of charge to any
address receipt of cents in stamps. 1t is
full Of important information OF interest to the
sportsman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
TO THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
TEMPLE BAR.


If Iwere you, in moments of reflection.
Though criticism may be fair and true.
I'd not go liz too much vivisection,
i'll were you
would not take the flowers of life and tear
them
Apart their INNER secrets all to view.
I'd pluck them gently, reverentIy wear them,
Ii were you.
I'd leave some gossamer of tender fancies
In Life's wide meadow, gemmed along with
dew,
Not sweep them all before stern Facts adj
IfIwere you
If were you I'd leave somo twilight hours
'Twixt glazing daylight and the nights black
hue,
Some neutral tinted scenes some shady
IfIwere you.
would not let the oil OF liberation
The sameness Of one general width of
view''
subdue the free waves motion to stagna-
III were you.
I'd not laugh down enthusiasm's fire
AS antique and highfiown-Td leave some
few
Sparks Of noble rage and generous ire,
flwere you.
And oh. Amid the rush for wealth or pleas
ure,
and all the hurry burIy and to co,
I'd leave some breathing space, some hooks
Some time for laying UP tn enduring treas
ure,
fIwere you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
Lack of Good Sailors.
Boston Commercial Bulletin.

The careless way of doing work is now
common at sea. Ship-owners rarely or
never take apprentices, and yet expect to
have their vesseles manned by seamen.
In Great Britain landsmen ship as deck
hands in steamers, and after few trips
come to this country and pass themselves
off as seamen on sailing vessels, without
being able to steer trick at the wheel,
reef or furl sale, or take a cast of q
hand lead. Is it strange that such men
should be harshly treated? We have paid
some attention to the cases of cruelty on
ship board, and in most cases incompe
tence has been the cause. Rarely or
never has there been a case of a good
man-one who knew his duty and per-
formed it-who complains of bad treat
ment.
The British keep record of seamen,
sill keep up the apprenticeship system,
and are therefore less liable to be i'm
posed on than Americans. No wonder
that our shipmasters bound on long voy
ages complain of the deterioration of
seamen. Not that the men are physic
ally inferior to their predecessors, but
simply that they are Ignorant and inso-
lent. Our Government in this respect
mas falIen DacK upon Gne pflnclpIe thaL
to meet the wants of the navy it must in
struct its seamen as well as officers, hence
our school ships. Our naval powers pur
sue the same policy, and their navies are
manned by the power of their young
men, who have trained from their boy
hood under the best instructors.
Our merchant service, excepting the
coasting trade, is at the mercy of the in
competent and too often in5olent out
casts of Great Britain. Our best seamen
are Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians, who
have been trained il their own coun tries,
and who have acquired a knowledge of
our languages. These have come here to
better their condition, and are noted for
their intelligence, skill and obedience.
But even these have to encounter the
policy of the workshop to a certain ex
tent. If a man is prompt in the dis
charge of his duty, he is liable to be set
upon by the incompetent, and is &C.
cused of trying to curry favor, and, were
it not that ship is an imperative des-
potism, he would fags badly. Strikes at
sea are mutinies in the eye of the law,
otherwise they would be as common as
on the land. Tnere can be only one will
in ship-the captain, and if he can not
preserve order, he is justly considered
incom petent and discharged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

There is a section of country in the
state of Vera Cruz, 120 miles from the
city of that name, called "Heavenn on
account of its climate. It's air, water and
general environment are conducive TO
long life. & man who recently died there
at the age of 154 was carried to the grave
by his three sons, aged respectively 40,
ia and 10 years. To marry at II and
Il years is a common thing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
It's Always the Way.

Didn't I tell you sop said gentleman to an
acquaintance whom he CHANGED to meet on the
street; its always the way" whats always
the way?" inquired a mutual friend Of the two
men who happened along just then. why. just
this replied the first speaker: you see Smith,
here, the last time 1 met him he had one of the
worst coughs you ever heard. He complained of
loss of appetite, of night-sweats, of low spirits
of consumption. 1 told him to get a supply OF
DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery at once.
He did so, and look at him nowl Did you ever
see a healthier looking man? The Discovery
has snatched thousands from consumptives'
graves. knew it would cure Smith. It's always
the Wdy.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

The Chicago elevators at the present
time contain 9,49S,54 bushels of grain.
OF this amount 5,64O,341 bushels consist
of wheat, 2,325,761 bushels OF corn,
1,8O6,674 bushels of oats, 7O,289 bushels
of rye, ana 155, 529 bushels of barley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

Ex-senator Mcdonald; of Indiana says
If Cleveland wants a second term you
can set it down as a settled fact that he
will be renominatedF without opposition.
Indiana will acquiesce with Impractical unan-
unity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

We ought not to be too anxious to encourage
untried innovation, in cases of doubtful improve
ment. For quarter of century Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy has been before the public and
passed through the SevereSt test and is pronounc-
ed the most reliable remedy for that disagreeable
malady. Thousands Of testimonials of its virtues
80 cents per bottle. By druggists.
Mexico seems determined to take its place
among the great nations of the earth. 1t has
now a fun f1edged weather prophet of its own.
You will get more comfort for 25 cts in Lyons
Heel Stifeneis than in any other article you buy.
1t is said that St. Peter is falling into the habit
OF Identifying Nebraska people by the rope
marks on their necks.
THE Frazer is kept by all dealers One box
lasts as long two of any other
The man who is always claiming that heaven is
his home is always the last one to go home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

Mr.. PoWderly contradicts the report
that be contemplates resigning the Office
Of Master Workman of the Knights of
Labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
She Broke the Enga cement

because she saw that he had ceased to love her.
Her beauty had faded, her former high spirits
had given place to a dull lassitude. What had
caused this change? Functional derangeme, G;
she was suffering from those ailments peculiar to
her sex. And SO their two young lives drifted
apart. How needless, how cruel! Had she taken
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription she might have
been restored to health and happiness. If any
lady reader of these lines is similarly afflicted,
let her lose no time IN procuring the 'tavorite
Prescription 1t will give her new lease of
Life. Sold by druggists, under positive guaran-
tee from the manufacturers, of perfect satiSfac-
ton in every case, or money refunded. See guar
antee on bottle wrapper.
when was 81 years of age he said 4
thought that if wasn't rich at 30 L would be too
old to enjoy wealth.
How old are you now?n
Seventy
And rich of course?''
mo, I'm poor man yet; but I've got scheme
I'm so. and then I propose to take things EASY
and enioy life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

One apology offered for the interstate com
merce act was that it would prevent cheap
theatrical companies from travelling The act IS
not entitled to this credit for the snide compan-
les are preparing to bruise around the country
a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

Fame brings less happiness than almost any
other thing that men struggle and tot for.
If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. CSC.
People are apt to feel proud of al the good
traits their children show and wonder where in
b!azes they got all their bad ones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to use
1t is not liquor q stuff soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

Duluth's new Congregational Church will have
a stairway so citizens and strangers climb up
under the spire and see the city from religious
point of view.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
IF Sufferers from Consumption,

IF Sufferers from Consumption,
Scrofula, Bronchitis, and General Debility will
try SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphites, they will find immediate relief
and terminate benefit. The Medical Profession
universally declare it a remedy of the greatest
value and very palatable. Read: Il have used
SCOTS Emulsion in several cases of Scrofula and
Debility in Children. Results most gratifying.
My little patients take it with pleasure. w A.
HUBERT, NJ D.. Salisbury, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
K|NGOF THE BOODLERS
4 PLOT FOR 4 MILLION
A Thrilling Narrative of the Great Chicago
Doodle Ring and Its Prosecution by
JUDGE JULIUS r. GRINNELL,

This highly interesting Serial Will begin in THE
CHICAGO LEDGER II October l2, sample copy
of which will be mailed GREE to any one who sends
postal card bearing their and address. Let us
bear from il you wish to copy of the Cheap
dress TIL Ers - - ~ III
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H1a E@ . v - Attorneys Washington, d C.,
F"li"~rurtions and handbook PATENTS SENT FRKEs
OUIlI AZ Habit Cured satisfactory before any pay.
VE kUNI j. n. BARTON, s5th Ward, Cincinnati, o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

M WILLIAM RAMICH, Esq, of Mtnden Kearney Co1,ta
HG Nebraska writes u with bols for
4 thirty Four / with
lsI1En them that could walk I twobo
S9Eo of Dr. Pierces Pleasant Purgave Pellets took
Pellet after gone. BY
that time had bols and have had
been troubled with sick headache When feel coming
take one or TWO Pellets and relieved the
4 r.. to- 4 Mrs. c. W. BROWN, of Wdpak6aed Ohio
' 4 without question the
EsATHApTIn 4 sold. They q
\ of the
h.zn.-1zzzuz=s for in family and them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22
: CkTARRH WHICH THEY CAN NOT CURE.
/ UNTOLD AGONY
| FROM eiTkRRH.

N Prof. w HAUsNER, the famous mesmer-
4 !IMT0I nnnay ist Ithaca N. z. ten
i eHioLD 4 years | from
FROM hH eis9 avg a sp ag o Ny y g g5G
Ny a bad
that would
could whisper. In the
clearing would strangle the
of Dr. Sages Catarrh Remedy, in three months
and the has been permanent"
CONSTANTLY g grsa s'ss
HAWKING and times sond hardly
L NOTHING 4 last eight months could breathe through
NII InE. the nostrs. l thought nothing could be
done for Luckily, advised to
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. and well
Ileve only
tured, and experience
results permanent
Il p "a ELI ROBBINS, Rtnydn p o., Columbia Co..
THREE k011I whe
II ."".. ~ l she five DID,
nIflnnu Dr. Sages
OuHE OHIAnnn procured bottle for her,
that it helped her; a third bottle effected
permanent eighteen years old and sonnd
and hearty."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-22

DR.. Sage's Catarrh RENE
Heve it to be the only
tured, and one has Only
astounding results and a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-30
ST. TAMNANY CAMP MEET.
ING.

The first annual meeting for the
St Tammany Parish Camp Ground
will commence on Thursday before
the fourth Sunday in September.
1887. This Camp Ground is situ-
ated on the Little Bogus Falia
River, seven mil 90 northeast oil
Covington. and four miles north oil
Abita Springs. the present terminus
of the Poitevent Il Fsvre Railroad
There will he . hack line between
the Abits Springs and the Camp
Ground. for the transportation Of
all who may come by this route.
There will he . public tent on the
Camp Ground. where ell who de-
sire to defrey their own expenses
can obtain board al very reasonable
rates. All ministers of the gospel
will be entert aimed free of charge,
and are. with al others, earnestly
invited TO attend.
g. r. ELLIS, P. G.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-30

Whereas. II is provided. by An act OF
the General Assembly Of the State OF
Louisiana, entitled An act 10 incorpor.
ate the town Of Vaudeville. ~ Tammany
parish. la, approved March II, 1870.
that an election shall he held ON the
second Monday in AnGust Of each year.
by the qualified electors Of aid town. for
the purpose Of electing ono Mayor and
Eve Aldermen Of said town u large. In
serve ~ such for the ensuing twelve
mouths thereafter. and il being the
duty Of the Clerk of the Court Of sail
parish, under said act. 70 call said cleo
1ioa-
Nov. therefore, I. WIN. E. Morgan,
Clerk Of the Eighteenth judicial District
Court for the Parish Of -. Tammany,
La. in compliance with the third section
Of aaid act do issue this notice, mott.
flying all persons eoncerped 70 hold said
election. on
MONDAY. AUGUST 8, 1887,
being the second Monday Of said month,
With the view Of elscting the above
named of6cers; and said elsction TO u
conducted. and the returns thereof
made. in the manner required BY the
laws Of the State Of Louisiara.
In testimony whereof. have hsrsunlo
s6gnsd ny name. aud AFFIXED the seal Of
said eoayt thereto. Is the town Of Gov
ingeoo. this 9Ist day Of Jsly. 1857.
VIZ. Z. MoRGAs, Clesk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-30

The American Consul General at
Rio Jsneiro. Brazil. writes ~ our
Government at Washington recon.
mending a reciprocity treaty be-
tween Brazil and the United States,
to save the sugar industry Of Bra
gil. Consul General Armstrong has
discovered that :here are vast tracts
in Brazil adapted 10 cane culture,
sufficient 10 supply this country
with al the sugar she needs. il our
Government will reduce the tariff.
We can tell Mr.. Armstrong that
there are vast tracts in Texas and
Louisiana adapted to cane culture
and urder proper protection they
can produce all the sugar needed
BY this country. II any protection
10 70 be granted. Let the Govern
,nent remember Lsr own eitissns
landry Democrat.